Job Description

Accountancy Technician

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Closing date:

09/12/2025

Reference:

REQ106376


22.2 hours / Permanent
26,403 - 27,694 *
Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an Accountancy Technician to join our Core Finance Team.



You will support the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager in carrying out their responsibilities to provide accurate and timely financial services. On a day-to-day basis you will complete the daily bank reconciliations for both the Expenditure and Income Bank Accounts. Providing advice and guidance on coding verification, VAT liability and procedures for income processing. Reconciling VAT each month and providing the information which feeds into the VAT return.



In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language.



We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility, in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us. Furthermore, in exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working hours, competitive annual leave allowance, lifestyle savings and employee wellbeing packages.



and Person Specification



Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 15/12/2025



Should you require any further information about this role please contact: Liz Jones, Assistant Finance Manager (Capital & Income Management) on Liz.jones@ceredigion.gov.uk or 01970 633122.



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Finance and Procurement

We ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful and responsible monitoring of funds, effective corporate procurement, prompt and accurate payments of financial assessments/creditors and timely collection of local taxation/debts.

Canolfan Rheidol

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

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Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.